Local & Area News

Sep 17, 2024 at 08:52 Demolition began early this morning on the Roxy Bowling Centre, formerly the Roxy Theatre. Nestor Erchook built the 402 seat theatre complete with ‘comfortable’ theatre chairs, lobby, and paybooth. Reports in the Sault Star recount numerous social events  in addition to movies held there. Prior to the Roxy Theatre being built, Wawa residents were able ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 30 percent chance of showers this morning then sunny. Risk of a thunderstorm this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 26. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 14. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 14 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 3 ...

Please be advised that CBC/Radio-Canada will be demolishing its 57-year-old Broadcast Tower located on Wilroy Road on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, between 7:00 am and 8:00 am (weather permitting). What to Expect: Audible Warning Signals: o 3 long sirens: Preparing to drop in 10 minutes o 2 short sirens: Ready to drop in 1 minute o 1 long siren: All ...

Alternative indie folk singer Rory Taillon has a voice that needs to be heard. Since 2012 Rory has released three albums and two EPs with his fourth full length album “Now It’s Quiet” being released just last month. Rory was trained as a classical singer from a young age and his years of study are evident in the power and ...

On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:45 p.m. East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties on Mississauga Avenue. Police recognized a four-door sedan with a Michigan plate as the driver had been previously charged with impaired operation in November of 2023. A subsequent vehicle stop was conducted and the driver was arrested. The vehicle was also towed ...

On September 12, 2024, at approximately 11:15 a.m., police stopped a grey pickup truck with a cracked windshield. The driver also had a suspended driver’s license and drugs in their possession. Brandon FOURNIER, 25-years-old, of Spanish was charged with: Possession of a Schedule I substance – Cocaine Driving while under suspension (two counts) The accused is scheduled to appear before ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of showers and risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 23. Humidex 29. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Partly cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight with risk of a thunderstorm. Fog patches developing after midnight. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region ...

Wawa Fire was called to the former Polish Hall just before 11 p.m. this evening. Firefighters entered the building via the side entrance, although there was no visible smoke from any windows or doors at first. SE OPP Wawa was at the scene. There were a number of people in the parking lot, although it is unknown if they came ...

The Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have concluded their investigation on Aberdeen Street in Chapleau.   On September 14, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the Superior East OPP were called to a disturbance at a residence in Chapleau. The OPP had numerous resources on scene during the investigation and appreciate the public’s cooperation in refraining from the area. Earlier: ...

At 15:17 the highway was reopened.   Sep 14, 2024 at 13:11 Wawa Fire has left the scene, and the highway is now open to one lane.   Sep 14, 2024 at 12:26 Hwy 17 has been closed due to a commercial vehicle fire south of Wawa. The Wawa Fire Department is responding. OPP will have placed barricades at Pinewood ...

There were 126 golfers on a sunny afternoon with temperatures of 19C. 1st Flight Score 1st Kory Charbonneau Dylan Buckell Brandon Case 27 2nd Anders Morden Jarett Asselin Noah Asselin 32 3rd Mark McRae Rolly Lachapelle Mike McCoy 32 2nd Flight Score 1st Chris Buckell Peter Moore Kevin Willish 34 2nd Dylan Buckell Brandon Case Joel Dechamplain 34 3rd Gary ...

Alamos Gold Inc. has released an updated three-year production and operating guidance incorporating the recently completed acquisition of the Magino mine, as well as increased 2024 production guidance for the Mulatos District. Capital guidance has also been updated to include the development of the Puerto Del Aire (“PDA”) project and a revised initial capital estimate for the Phase 3+ Expansion ...

Weather: Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 27. Humidex 30. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Partly cloudy before morning with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 16. Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 10 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 in not under control, 1 is ...

We had 78 golfers! It was another beautiful day on the course. Huge shout out to our sponsors and participants. Reminder – tee times now begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. 1st Flight: 1st: Lise Noel, Isabel Chicoine, Jen Lamontagne – 38 2nd: Jody McRae, Donna Korytko, Rachael Korytko-Amos – 39 3rd: Toni Rutland, Lise Noel, Guylaine ...

Weather: Fog Advisory Today – Clearing this morning. Fog patches dissipating this morning. High 25. Humidex 33. UV index 5 or moderate. Tonight – Clear. Low 12. On September 13th, 1952 it was a high of 28.3C Northeast Forest Fire Region Update: There are 11 active wildland fires in the Northeast Region: 1 is not under control, 2 are under ...